another RV-7 flies

[Lemmingman]

Bob congratulations! I am so far away from that moment I cant even see it in the distance. Happy flying!

[BigglesRV7A]

Congratulations Bob,

Good to hear you planned well and executed the plane accordingly. Isn't it sensational when you have that first flight completed and safely back on the ground for the first time? It means so much more than just another flying plane!

Good luck with your phase one and looks like you already have some good figures there to work with on your engine.

Cheers, Greg Blakey (Sale, Victoria)
RV-7A (Tip-Up, VH-VGB, FADEC IOF 180M1B) 15hrs completed of Phase 1

[Bob Redman]

Thank you for your best wishes and comments. I will post the photos ASAP, and add reports of progress from time to time.

Shaun and I will be at Narromine for the SAAA meeting 15 to 18 Sep. Look for a red MGB, either a '62 roadster, or a '72 coupe - we are staying at the tourist (gliding) park opposite SAAA HQ. We doubt that Phase 1 will be finished in time to fly the aircraft. I expect a few of you will be there, and we look forward to meeting you.

Regards

Bob

[costa]

congratulations.
I finished mine 7A last january and, until today, I did 4 flights, 10m each. In all the flights the oil temp start raising until the end of the scale, 127C. I checked almost everything but the cooler. Until now, everything I have checked was normal (oil, filter, thermovalve, temp probe, vent ducts, fuel flow, timing, etc.). I'm looking the plane everydays without the possibilty to fly she. I'm very sad.
The problem is not high temps like 105 or 110C, the problem is very high temps like 125, 130 C !!!!

Congratulations once more.

Antonio